Looking for easy cocktail recipes? Want to make the best espresso martinis, Aperol spritz and daiquiris? Use your drinks cupboard to create our quick cocktails, from short, punchy numbers to refreshing and fruity drinks.
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Love gin? Try our gin cocktails here, including negronis, martinis, brambles and more.
More of a rum fan? Give your weekend a tropical twist with our mojitos, piña coladas, daiquiri and the rest and check out our rum cocktails here.
Cocktail recipes
Mai tai
If you’re into rum, give your weekend a tropical twist with our mai tai, a super fruity cocktail and heady mix of two types of rum, orange curacao, almond syrup and lime juice.
Amaretto sour
This Amaretto sour looks impressive and only requires four ingredients, making it perfect for a round of drinks to present at your next dinner party.
Banana daiquiri
This simple assortment of banana, white rum and cointreau is easy to mix yet offers impressive results, perfect for a refreshing cocktail without any of the fuss.
This twist on a classic martini offers fruity, fragrant flavours thanks to the raspberry liqueur and pineapple juice, making it the perfect refresher for a hot summer’s day.
Negroni cocktail
Check out our quick and easy recipe for this punchy Italian aperitif. We’ve kept this one classic, but try plenty of twists here, including sbagliatos, cynar negronis and more.
Old fashioned cocktail
A seriously sophisticated cocktail, the old fashioned calls for just four ingredients. It’s a punchy, mature and super-classy option.
Frozen margarita
Recreate your favourite tequila cocktail at home with this no-fuss frozen margarita, served in a salt-crusted glass for extra flair.
Manhattan cocktail
Live like a trendy New Yorker with our classic Manhattan recipe. It’s best served in a coupe glass, with an illuminous cocktail cherry to garnish.
Vesper martini
In this martini recipe, Lillet Blanc, a wine-based aperitif from France, is shaken with gin and vodka and served with a twist of lemon.
Passion fruit martini
Add both sharpness and sweetness to your next martini with fresh passion fruit and lime juice. Vanilla vodka, if you have it, works well in this recipe.
Spiced sidecar
A warming, cold-weather cocktail made using homemade spiced brandy. Omit the spices for a classic sidecar cocktail, or try using bourbon if you can’t find cognac.
Mojito cocktail
The mojito is such a summertime classic. Starring fresh mint and rum, it’s super refreshing and sure to whisk you away to the Caribbean.
Black russian
Make this classic dark cocktail with vodka and coffee liqueur. Serve in an old fashioned glass with ice for an elegant after-dinner drink you can make in minutes.
Strawberry daiquiri cocktail
It’s party time! Grab strawberries, rum, lime juice and ice, then blitz it all together for quick-as-you-like homemade cocktails.
Whisky sour cocktail
In a whisky sour, the lemon juice is (almost) as vital as the bourbon. A generous, foamy top is what you’re aiming for with this drink.
Espresso martini cocktail
One of the coolest cocktails around, this punchy little number blends hot espresso and vodka for a smooth, rich result. A great after-dinner drink.
Piña colada cocktail
Best drunk in the sun on holiday, piña coladas really are the bee’s knees. Transport yourself to the tropics by recreating our perfect recipe at home.
Cosmopolitan cocktail
Make like Carrie Bradshaw and fix yourself a cosmo this evening. A deliciously sweet-tart concoction, it only requires four ingredients, plus a little orange peel to garnish.
Vodka, coffee liqueur and cream is all it takes to make this smooth, classic cocktail. Serve in an old fashioned glass to be really authentic.
Caipirinha cocktail
Mojito fans in particular will love this light, zesty yet punchy cocktail, which is Brazil’s national drink.
Sake and tonic
Use sake instead of gin to create a crisp, refreshing, low-ABV drink – perfect for sipping at parties.
Apricot bellini
Blitz up fresh apricots in this summery version of a classic Italian prosecco cocktail.
Raspberry daiquiri cocktail
A classic with a twist, this bright-red concoction uses fresh raspberries, lots of lime juice and white rum. A fruity, refreshing cocktail, perfect for summer.
Want an easy rum punch recipe? Check out this quick and easy summery concoction with tropical pineapple, zesty limes and fiery ginger.
PX manhattan cocktail
Pedro ximénez sherry is the key to this clever riff on a classic manhattan, which is best sipped on a winter’s evening.
Pineapple whisky sour cocktail
Like a whisky sour, but with the added wonder of pineapple juice. Adding a little fruit makes this whisky cocktail light and refreshing.
Negroni sbagliato cocktail
Swapping the gin for prosecco makes for a lighter negroni and softens the bitterness, meaning this is an ideal aperitif for those who find a classic negroni a bit much.
Margarita cocktail
Shake up this classic tequila cocktail for a refreshing tipple that’s perfect for summer.
Sake martini cocktail
Swap vermouth for sake in this Japanese-inspired take on the classic cocktail.
Lagerita cocktail
This largertia takes the tequila from a classic margarita and combines it with beer. Make this quick and easy cocktail for a simple but refreshing drink this summer.
Mezcal paloma cocktail
Check out this quick and easy summer cocktail recipe with mezcal, zesty limes and sweet yet slightly bitter grapefruit juice. A paloma is usually made with tequila but using mezcal instead adds a lovely smoky edge to the drink.
Frozen peach margaritas
Nothing quite says summer like a frozen margarita and we’ve given it a fruity twist with this recipe for frozen peach margaritas. They’re easy to make and perfect for a boozy dessert.
Sake cider fizz
Spike sparkling cider with sake and yuzu juice for an elegant, easy-drinking cocktail.
Rhubarb and rose gin fizz
We’ve given a classic ramos gin fizz an update, swapping the usual orange blossom water for rose water and adding a touch of homemade rhubarb syrup to give it a blush of pink. It’s delicate in flavour and creamy enough to replace dessert.
Passion fruit caipirinha
A passion fruit twist on the punchy Brazilian cocktail, this is an ideal drink for those warm summer evenings.
Sherry sour
Want a simple cocktail recipe for the festive season? Impress friends and family with our easy-drinking sherry sour.
Mezcal, pineapple and jalapeño smash
The smoky notes of the mezcal work wonderfully with the grilled pineapple and gentle heat from the chilli in this spicy drink. It’s simple to make and can easily be made into a jug cocktail for a crowd.
Strawberry margarita slushies
Stay cool this summer with these refreshing strawberry margarita slushies. These fruity drinks are super quick and easy to make, a perfect crowd pleaser.
